Skip to content
How to Style a Brown Dress for Prom
Are you going to wear a brown dress for prom and you’re not sure how to style it? Because brown is a natural and neutral earth color, it complements most skin tones and is easily accessorized. It also comes in many beautiful shades, so brown prom dresses can also be accessorized in numerous ways from simple to elaborate. From hair to shoes, check out these tips on styling your chosen brown formal dress for prom.
- Choose Your Hairstyle. With dark brown prom dresses that have a sophisticated vibe, go for an elegant hairstyle, such as a smooth twisted updo or a sleek behind-the-ear style. Since light brown prom dresses give off a romantic feel, try soft beach waves or a curly updo with loose tendrils of hair framing your face to enhance that effect. For animal-print brown dresses, style your hair with big bouncy curls to bring out a fun and wild vibe or slick your hair back. For more in-depth tips on prom hair styling, check out the Getting Ready for Prom section of the Prom Guide.
- Pick Your Jewelry. The style and shade of your chocolate brown prom dress determines the jewelry you wear. Brighten up a dark brown prom dress with shiny silver statement pieces, or tone it down with soft yellow and rose gold pieces. Rose gold jewelry will complement a brown dress in any shade. For an understated appearance, stick with studs, a dainty necklace, and a thin bangle in matching brown colors or neutral shades. To contrast your brown dress, wear jewelry in vibrant shades of green, blue, and yellow.
- Finish with Shoes. As with jewelry, the shade of your brown prom dress can help you decide on the color of your shoes. If you are looking to complement the shade of your brown dress, wear shoes in a neutral color like nude, light pink, or cream. For a bit of sparkle, go with metallic shoes in silver or gold tones that match your jewelry. When you want to match your shoes to your brown dress, select shoes in the same shade. Heels with a bright shade of pink or vibrant purple are great for adding a pop of contrasting color to your chocolate brown prom dress.
These tips on how to style a brown dress for prom can also be used for styling any brown formal dress or brown homecoming dress too. One of the great things about brown dresses is that they provide a unique look that still matches the dress code for most events, so they can easily be worn to more than one special occasion! Whether you’re looking for an opulent brown prom dress or a light brown homecoming dress, the above collection of brown dresses has you covered with a fun look wherever you go.